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mozgirl_sara

Ok...

Jan 23, 2010 23:25

I'm a little embarrassed to ask this, but i haven't worn a 'work outfit' to work in like 2 years. i also haven't been to work before 9:30 am in years either, but that's neither here nor there. ive already looked at jcrew, old navy, banana republic, and lands end. where else can i find cute work clothes that'll go up to a size 16? I realized i'll be ( Read more... )

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mozgirl_sara January 24 2010, 16:55:27 UTC

thank you!! i want to look like a page out of an anthropologie catalog, but i don't make that much money... yet :)

delicatetbone January 25 2010, 03:42:20 UTC

Ann Taylor loft doesn't carry anything over a 12 in their stores anymore. They are trying to phase out their "larger" sizes.

djarianna January 24 2010, 22:01:38 UTC

i know it's not exactly trendy to think of, but really do try Lane Bryant, their stuff has gotten a lot cuter/trendier in recent years and while it's definitely expensive, you could get a couple really great fitting basic pieces that'll go with everything, and I can't see them being pricier than an Anne Taylor or a Chico's.

mozgirl_sara January 24 2010, 22:13:54 UTC

i'll look there too, thanks!

djarianna January 24 2010, 22:59:36 UTC

I just looked through the website and I totally take back what I just said

mozgirl_sara January 24 2010, 23:00:41 UTC

HA! ok then :)

worldofabrahan January 24 2010, 23:07:05 UTC

scroll thru some of the entries here:
http://community.livejournal.com/inbetweenies

makes me wish i was a girl sometimes. lol.

oh, and i posted their once:
http://community.livejournal.com/inbetweenies/11297.html

delicatetbone January 25 2010, 03:48:45 UTC

As mentioned earlier, i highly recommend NY&Co. They started carrying a lot more trendy pieces in the past few years. it's at least a good place to get some basics. They carry up to size 18 in the store and have short, regular and talls in pants and jackets ( ... )

mozgirl_sara January 25 2010, 04:30:18 UTC

thanks for all your help :) i didn't realize how out of touch i really was. i just want to look cute and put together and maybe have a flower or ruffle on each outfit. and some textured tights. i love those :) and is it ok to wear a peep toe with tights?

btw, i actually love dorothy perkins, but im waiting till the dollar is in better shape :)

delicatetbone January 25 2010, 14:58:52 UTC

no worries, i've been dealing with cute business fashion for the past few years, so i feel like i finally am getting it down. I totally wrote off department stores as being fuddy-duddy, but the key is to get pieces that will really mix around well.

Last year i created a look-book of things i loved in J crew and anthro and from magazines. Then when I went shopping, it helped to bring that look book to create outfits. I also depend heavily on polyvore.com and almost every outfit i make there goes up to size 20. Feel free to check that out too.
here's my profile: http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/profile?id=68280

I do think it's ok to wear a peep toe with tights -- just not sandals w/tights :)

also those lovely bib necklaces that are all the rage right now are a great way to "girlify" an otherwise boring outfit.